ZIP Code 12451

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Leeds · Greene County · New York

Population
1,674

55/sq mi

Median income
$56,477

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$282,700

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.6%

Median age 53.5

Land area
30.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12451 in Leeds, New York has a population of 1,674. The median household income is $56,477, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $282,700, 2% above the US average. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12451 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.6 square miles in Leeds, Greene County, New York. The area is home to 1,674 residents, producing a population density of 55 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12451 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12451 sits at $56,477 (39% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $31,811. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $282,700 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,268 per month, and 91.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12451 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Greene County, so you can benchmark 12451 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 12451

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12451.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12451, Leeds, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,674

Population

30.6

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12451?

53.5

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$56,477

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$31,811

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

627

Total Housing Units

441

Occupied Units

186

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.4%
Renter 8.6%

$282,700

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,268

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 12451, employing approximately 289 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,204,000.

24

Businesses

289

Employees

$11.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 7 29.2%
Construction 3 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
12482 South Cairo, NY 680 2.6 mi
12058 Earlton, NY 1,445 3.3 mi
12413 Cairo, NY 2,948 3.7 mi
12176 Surprise, NY 198 5.2 mi
12414 Catskill, NY 10,510 5.8 mi
12431 Freehold, NY 1,381 5.2 mi
12042 Climax, NY 271 6.9 mi
12470 Purling, NY 536 6.5 mi
12473 Round Top, NY 861 5.7 mi
12051 Coxsackie, NY 7,070 6.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12451 in?
ZIP code 12451 (Leeds) is located in Greene County, New York. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12451?
ZIP code 12451 in Leeds, NY has a population of 1,674 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12451?
The median household income in ZIP 12451 is $56,477, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12451?
The median home value in ZIP 12451 is $282,700, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12451?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12451 is White at 92.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12451?
ZIP code 12451 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 289 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12451?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12451 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Construction (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12451?
In ZIP code 12451, 43.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12451?
In ZIP code 12451, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12451?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12451 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Leeds, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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